Community news, civic notices, and local issues for Speigletown, NY — a hamlet of Schaghticoke, Rensselaer County.https://speigletown.org/en-ushttps://speigletown.org/news/project-lifesaver/https://speigletown.org/news/project-lifesaver/Since 2015 the Rensselaer County Sheriff's Office has offered Project Lifesaver — a small wearable radio transmitter that helps trained deputies quickly locate a person with autism, dementia, or another condition who has wandered. Here's how it works and who to contact.Mon, 13 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTnewspublic safetysheriffcaregiversproject lifesaverhttps://speigletown.org/news/lemon-olive-oil-cake/https://speigletown.org/news/lemon-olive-oil-cake/Our first community recipe — an Italian-style lemon and olive oil cake with a soft, moist crumb and three kinds of lemon. Makes one 9-inch cake.Sun, 12 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTreciperecipedessertlemoncakehttps://speigletown.org/news/suburb-or-country/https://speigletown.org/news/suburb-or-country/Ask ten neighbors whether Speigletown is a suburb or the country and you'll get ten answers. The honest take: we're the populated, city-connected corner of a town that is otherwise rural — and knowing which is which matters.Sun, 12 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTnewsopinioncommunityidentityhttps://speigletown.org/news/library-summer-2026/https://speigletown.org/news/library-summer-2026/Troy Public Library is collecting new school supplies for Troy and Lansingburgh students through August 1 — you can even ship from their wishlist. And "Unearth a Story" summer reading runs through August 7 for all ages, with sign-up at either branch.Sat, 11 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTnoticelibraryschoolsfamilylansingburghhttps://speigletown.org/news/lansingburgh-summer-meals-2026/https://speigletown.org/news/lansingburgh-summer-meals-2026/Lansingburgh schools are serving free breakfast and lunch to any child up to age 18 — no registration, no income check. The closest site to Speigletown is Turnpike Elementary. Meals run weekdays through mid-to-late August.Wed, 08 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTnoticeschoolsfamilylansingburghhttps://speigletown.org/news/water-quality-report-2025/https://speigletown.org/news/water-quality-report-2025/The town's Annual Drinking Water Quality Report is out. The short version for Speigletown: no water-quality violations, no lead service lines in the system, and everything detected came in under state limits — plus a few details worth knowing if you're on town water.Wed, 08 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTnewswatertown servicesreportshttps://speigletown.org/news/water-service-line-photos/https://speigletown.org/news/water-service-line-photos/State and local health departments require the town to document what kind of pipe supplies each home on municipal water. If you haven't sent yours yet, a single photo of your indoor water connection takes care of it.Wed, 08 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTnoticewatertown serviceshttps://speigletown.org/news/trash-cans-night-before/https://speigletown.org/news/trash-cans-night-before/A reminder from County Waste — drivers sometimes start the route earlier than usual, and cans that aren't curbside when they pass get missed.Mon, 06 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTnoticetrashserviceshttps://speigletown.org/news/zba-dog-daycare-eastover-hearing/https://speigletown.org/news/zba-dog-daycare-eastover-hearing/A dog grooming and daycare business wants to reuse the vacant building at Route 40 and Eastover Road. The Zoning Board took public comment July 2, made no decision, and left the record open — here's what was said and how to weigh in before the July 20 continued hearing.Fri, 03 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTnoticezoningroute 40developmentpublic hearinghttps://speigletown.org/news/welcome-to-speigletown-online/https://speigletown.org/news/welcome-to-speigletown-online/Our hamlet finally has one place that pulls together public safety, town government, local services, businesses, and neighbors. Here's what you'll find and how to help build it.Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTnewsannouncementabouthttps://speigletown.org/news/town-board-meeting-notice/https://speigletown.org/news/town-board-meeting-notice/Speigletown is part of the Town of Schaghticoke. The Town Board, Planning Board, and Zoning Board of Appeals all meet monthly and are open to the public — here's the schedule.Sun, 28 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTnoticegovernmentmeetingshttps://speigletown.org/news/route-40-safety/https://speigletown.org/news/route-40-safety/Route 40 is Speigletown's main street. Speeding, crossings, and shoulders come up again and again. If we gather specifics, we can bring them to the Town and the state as one voice.Sat, 20 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTissueroute 40safetyadvocacyhttps://speigletown.org/news/firehouse-breakfast/https://speigletown.org/news/firehouse-breakfast/The Speigletown District Volunteer Fire Company hosts community breakfasts through the year — a great, low-key way to meet neighbors and support the volunteers who keep us safe.Mon, 15 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTeventfire companyeventsfundraiserhttps://speigletown.org/news/hamlet-noise-ordinance-draft/https://speigletown.org/news/hamlet-noise-ordinance-draft/At the June 10 Town Board meeting, the town attorney said he's drafting a noise ordinance aimed specifically at the hamlet districts — a response to recurring noise complaints, and relevant to anyone weighing in on new uses in Speigletown.Thu, 11 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTnewsgovernmentnoisehamlet districthttps://speigletown.org/news/fire-county-commendation/https://speigletown.org/news/fire-county-commendation/Rensselaer County recognized the Speigletown District Volunteer Fire Company at its annual installation banquet — and the company marked a leadership change, with Dean Rysedorph taking over as chief.Mon, 02 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTnewsfire companyrecognition